The Efficiency and Reform Group hosts a conference twice a year that brings together Board level representatives from the key suppliers to government with the client departments. This strategic dialogue both challenges industry and informs our ongoing programme of work to deliver 10-20% cost reduction within 4 years.
Mon, 11/04/2011
Resource documents in reference to the Major Projects Authority
Fri, 01/04/2011
The Cabinet Office has produced guidance to assist departments in meeting the procurement and contracting transparency requirements and ensure a consistent approach.
Tue, 01/03/2011
This PPN covers the following two consultations:
1. The European Commission has launched a consultation on the modernisation of the public procurement rules
2. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is consulting on the implementation of the Defence and Security Directive
Fri, 11/02/2011
Details of measures announced by the Minister for the Cabinet Office to promote Small Business procurement.
Fri, 11/02/2011
When purchasing software, ICT infrastructure, ICT security and other ICT goods and services, Cabinet Office recommends that Government departments should wherever possible deploy open standards in their procurement specifications.
Tue, 01/02/2011
On 14 October 2010 the Cabinet Office Minister Francis Maude summarised plans to reform a large number of Public Bodies, or quangos, across government:
The review is part of the Government’s commitment to radically increase the transparency and accountability of all public services.
The Cabinet Office Business Plan includes the commitment to publish a quarterly status check of relevant public bodies until all are confirmed as fully decommissioned, beginning in January 2011
Mon, 31/01/2011
Procurement Policy Note – Published guidance on implementing requirements for greater transparency in central Government procurement and contracting
Thu, 20/01/2011
Information related to the review of the Central Office of Information (COI) including the final review and recommendations.
Thu, 13/01/2011
Monthly data for the Cabinet Office and its Arms Length Bodies on payments above £25,000 made to suppliers and grant and other recipients from 12 May 2010.
Thu, 23/12/2010